Chess Board Collection

Chess pieces on a chessboard

Queen Nefertari playing chess: fresco from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, 13th century B. C
ANCIENT EGYPT: CHESS. Queen Nefertari playing chess: fresco from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, 13th century B.C

Game of Chess, 1835
Game of Chess, pub by Thomas McLean, 1835 (hand coloured engraving)

The Chess Players
3781299 The Chess Players by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The Chess Players, ink and wash drawing by Thomas Rowlandson, 1756- 1827. Tinted version.); Lebrecht History

Giant chess board in gardens of Jai Mahal Palace Hotel, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

A young couple playing chess
5310285 A young couple playing chess; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young couple playing a game of chess. Based on a 13th century miniature. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A chess player
5310284 A chess player; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a chess player. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A friendly game of chess
5310286 A friendly game of chess; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a friendly game of chess between father and son. 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wolfgang von Kempelen
5310091 Wolfgang von Kempelen; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Wolfgang von Kempelen (1734-1804) a Hungarian author and inventor

Overcheck, 1937. Creator: Klee, Paul (1879-1940)
Overcheck, 1937. Found in the Collection of the Kunsthaus Zurich.

The chess players, 1863-1867. Creator: Daumier, Honoré (1808-1879)
The chess players, 1863-1867. Found in the Collection of the Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris.

Time
Yu Zijun

In a shadow
Ivan Kovalev

To become a queen
Victoria Glinka

The megalomania (an improved version)
Victoria Glinka

Men Playing Chess in Santa Catalina Park, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic Ocean, Europe

the chess player
S.C

Bermuda, Rosewood Bermuda Hotel, Palm Court, Large chess game

the dog wins in three
Michael Allmaier

The King
Kooshaaz

The soul of a mustang
Victoria Glinka

A Game of Chess
3781312 A Game of Chess by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: A Game of Chess, caricature by George Cruikshank 1835. GC: 1792- 1878. Tinted version. original img: 147554); Lebrecht History

Checkmate
Pasquale Guerra

The Next Move, (oil on canvas)
989890 The Next Move, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Next Move. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946). Oil on canvas

Ladies work table for the drawing room or boudoir, 1811
6339959 Ladies work table for the drawing room or boudoir, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Ladies work table for the drawing room or boudoir, 1811)

The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493 / 4 (woodcut)
986344 The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493/4 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); 19.7x12.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess)

Repose - A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas)
1194887 Repose - A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas) by Mowbray, Henry Siddons (1858-1928); 30.2x35.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Arrival of D Artagnon, (oil on canvas)
989516 The Arrival of D Artagnon, (oil on canvas) by Andreis, Alex de (1880-1929); 82.5x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of D Artagnon. Alex de Andreis (1880-1929)

After a Game of Chess, c. 1930 (oil print)
991512 After a Game of Chess, c.1930 (oil print) by Dubreuil, Pierre (1872 - 1944); 24.76x19.68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After a Game of Chess; Apres la Partie d Echecs)

Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind (engraving)
1587353 Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind)

The Chess Game (oil on canvas)
488297 The Chess Game (oil on canvas) by Raschen, Henry (1854-1937); 89x122 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

A Cardinals Move (oil on panel)
1769814 A Cardinals Move (oil on panel) by Brispot, H. (1846-1928); 53.3x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cardinals Move. Henri Brispot (1846-1928). Oil on panel

A Game of Chess
3781267 A Game of Chess by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: A Game of Chess, caricature by George Cruikshank 1835. GC: 1792- 1878 British Chess); Lebrecht History

A Victorian New Year card of two kittens playing chess, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603532 A Victorian New Year card of two kittens playing chess, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Game of Chess, pub by Thomas McLean, 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2493743 Game of Chess, pub by Thomas McLean, 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas)
659128 A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Gerard (1856-1929); 54.5x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game of Chess. Gerard Jozef Portielje (1856-1929). Oil on canvas

A Game of Chess
3781301 A Game of Chess by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: A Game of Chess, caricature by George Cruikshank 1835. GC: 1792- 1878. Tinted version.); Lebrecht History

Circular Chess Board (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF152747 Circular Chess Board (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Robbin, (oil on canvas)
650889 Robbin, (oil on canvas) by Hale, Ellen Day (1855-1940); 127.6x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Robbin. Ellen Day Hale (1855-1940). Oil on canvas

The Chess Players
3781252 The Chess Players by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The Chess Players, ink and wash drawing by Thomas Rowlandson, 1756- 1827)

The Chess Players, 1891 (oil on canvas)
985326 The Chess Players, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Waugh, Frederick Judd (1861-1940); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Players. Frederick Judd Waugh (1861-1940). Oil on canvas

Pretending to be a King Gambit
Gatot Herliyanto

check!
ambra

The heart of a knight
Victoria Glinka

Nebula
Stefan Eisele

Life
Korpan Pavlo

Interesting game
Eyal Amer

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"Unleashing the Ancient Battle: A Chess Board Story" Step back in time to ancient Egypt, where Queen Nefertari strategizes her moves on a chess board. The 13th-century B. C fresco from her tomb in Thebes showcases the timeless fascination with this game of intellect and strategy. Fast forward to 1835, as artists capture the intensity of a Game of Chess. The painting depicts two players engrossed in their battle, showcasing the deep concentration and anticipation that fills every move. In modern-day India, amidst the enchanting gardens of Jai Mahal Palace Hotel in Jaipur, stands a giant chess board. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in an oversized version of this captivating game while surrounded by Rajasthan's rich heritage. Chess transcends boundaries and cultures; it even finds its way into Gran Canaria's Santa Catalina Park. Men gather under shady trees for intense matches, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with strategic thinking and friendly competition. But it's not just humans who find joy in this age-old game. Meet Eline - she may be just a dog but possesses an uncanny ability to outsmart opponents on the chessboard. "The dog wins in three, " they say with awe as Eline proves that intelligence knows no bounds. Beyond mere entertainment lies deeper symbolism within each piece moved across the checkered battlefield. From "The Soul of a Mustang" to "The Megalomania, " these captions hint at profound emotions evoked during every match - determination, ambition, resilience. Whether played by queens or commoners alike throughout history or enjoyed by dogs defying expectations today, chess remains an eternal testament to human ingenuity and intellectual prowess – reminding us all that victory is achieved through careful calculation and unwavering focus.